Formulation name
Mouthwash
Frame formulation
| Ingredient | Maximum concentration (% w/w) |
|---|---|
| Ethanol (alcohol, alcohol denat.) | 25 |
|
Humectants
Examples: sorbitol |
20 |
|
Additional ingredients
Examples: vitamins |
4 |
|
Emulsifying agents, anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, non-ionic surfactants
Examples: ethoxylated long chain alcohols, PEG-60, hydrogenated castor oil, sodium lauryl sulphate, polysorbate |
4 |
|
Flavour (mostly essential oils)
Examples: mint |
3 |
| Colourants | 3 |
| Preservatives, antimicrobials | 1 |
|
Oral care : deodorant
Examples: zinc chloride |
0.5 |
|
Thickeners
Examples: cellulose derivatives |
0.5 |
|
Oral care : sweetening agents
Examples: sodium saccharin |
0.2 |
| Fluoride compounds (calculated as fluorine) | 0.15* |
| Aqua | to 100 |